Open Now: Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities Request for Applications EPA, as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing community-engaged research that will address the drivers and environmental impacts of energy transitions in underserved communities. Learn more and apply here: https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/drivers-and-environmental-impacts-energy-transitions-underserved-communities. Application period closes […]
Environment and sustainability
Eden Urban Gardens CSA: March 2022
We are offering $20 off promo code for 8 Week CSA Small Farm Box, full of microgreens, veggies, herbs and possibly strawberries (if ripe by June 7th)! Begins week of April 19th-June 7th (Tues free home delivery) included & convenient pick ups: Pleasant Ridge-Tues 4-7pm & Fri Westside 4-6pm available. […]
Wildlife in North Avondale: February 2022
I’ve been thinking about creatures, other than humans, that live in/about Rose Hill. Here is my list, other than cats (domestic), dogs, hamsters, gerbils: Deer, possum, squirrels, chipmunk, mouse, groundhog, raccoon, coyote (though I haven’t seen one in the last year or two… where are they?), sewer rat (last one […]
Eden Urban Gardens CSA: February 2022
Hello Friends, Our 2022 Farm Boxes are here & ready for subscription with an extended 30 week growing season with pick up or home delivery options! To accommodate small and larger households, we have a Small Farm Box,1-2 people with seasonal veggies, fruits, micro greens & herbs, which is smaller […]
Recycling / Environment: December 2021
REMINDER CONCERNING RAKING LEAVES Under the City Municipal Code, raking leaves into the street or right-of-way is prohibited and is PUNISHABLE BY LAW. Please compost yard waste at home whenever possible. Your yard waste is collected every other week on your recycling day. Make sure to put it in a separately […]
Recycling / Environment: November 2021
PUMPKIN DONATION Red Oak Animal Rescue- ROAR wants to pick up pumpkins in North Avondale again! They were so thankful for the donations last year! ️Bring your pumpkins to Dottie Shaffer’s Full Spectrum Health Clinic at 3836 Reading Road by THIS WEDNESDAY. ️ Please put them in the first parking spot on […]
Recycling/Environment: April 2021
Electronics Recycling Drive-Through Drop-Off Days Announced for 2021 The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub has announced upcoming dates for some of their electronics recycling events for 2021. All events are held, rain or shine, on Saturdays, from 10am until 2pm at their warehouse location, 911 Evans Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45204. The event dates […]
The Cicadas are Back: April 2021
Cincinnati is one of the hot spots for the cicadas who plan to appear sometime between May and June according to Gene Kritsky, an entomologist at The College of Mount St Joseph. Many of us have memories from 2004 or 1987 when not only did the cicadas cover car windshields obstructing […]
Recycling/Environment: March 2021
Don’t clean up your yard yet! Let’s talk plastic bag recycling. Many folks know that they can recycle bags at their local grocer (NOT in your green CART), but did you know you can also take your PLASTIC FILM to be recycled? The following items are accepted in plastic bag/film […]
Recycling/Environment: December 2020
4 Ways to Have the Greenest Christmas Tree Megan Malone Nov 27, 2020 https://earth911.com/home-garden/4-ways-to-have-the-greenest-christmas-tree Christmas Tree Recycling Tips You can put the tree out on the street whole; you do not need to cut the tree into segments to meet the usual yard waste limitations You must remove everything from the […]